Montreal's Freezing Rain: Tough Commute Ahead

0:00Freezing rain slammed the Greater Montreal area early this morning, turning roads, highways, and sidewalks into a slippery mess. Officials are warning of tough commute conditions with ice buildup making everything hazardous. The weather starts with freezing rain or snow, but it will swish to plain rain later today as temperatures climb above zero. Expect 2-4mm of ice to coat surfaces before it melts off. Towers need to slow down and build in extra time for rush hour since the glaze could snarl traffic big time. Pedestrians should step carefully too, especially on untreated spots that are extra slick. Tonight, rain turns to flurries around midnight before wrapping up overnight with northwest winds gusting to 40 km per hour. Tim's dropped to minus 6 Celsius, feeling like minus 13 with the windshield. Friday brings clearing skies but a high of minus 1, while the weekend stays chilly sun and clouds, Saturday and a 60% chance of flurries.

1:00Sunday near plus 5, Monday warms up to 9 with a 40% shot of showers. Residents should stay tuned to updates as the system keeps shifting through the region. Where Raps Canada News today brought to you with AI.